Joseph Dean Jr. Pranke

Joseph Dean Pranke, Jr., 56, De Pere, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Van Den Busch) Pranke was born May 31, 1961. He was a graduate of De Pere High School. Joseph was a talented swimmer, had a passion for the drums, and loved driving truck. Joe always had a smile on his face, and was a life-long friend to many. He leaves behind a legacy of true Biblical Love. He will be dearly missed by all those who were blessed to have him in their life. 1 Corinthians 13;4-8,13 Love suffers long, and is kind. Love does not envy. Love is not contrary, does not swell up, does not deal dishonorably, seeks not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinks no evil; does not take pleasure in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; suffers all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures in all things. Though prophesying fail, or tongues cease, or knowledge vanish away, yet love never falls away. Now faith, hope, and love, these three things abide, but the chief of these is love. Survivors include his daughter, Crystal Pranke; and grandsons, Gabriel Joseph Pranke and Buzzman; aunts; Joan Steckart, Jackie Roffers, and Rose Pranke; as well as many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends are invited to visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, on Thursday, December 14, from 1:00pm until the time of service at 2:00pm. Balloon release at sunset, and reception to follow. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in De Pere, 11am Friday December 15th.

Reception:
A reception will follow at Chicago St. Pub in De Pere.